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Karaoke is one of popular entertainment style for Saigonese with more than 365 places in the city. How is Saigonese' karaoke style and how is it different from other countries? Q&Me will help you to figure it out.
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- Vietnamese music is dominantly popular
- Computers and smartphones are the top devices to listen to music
- Mp3.zing.vn is more for youth, Nhaccuatui is popular more for the elderly
- 29% listen to music on motorbike against the law
- Web site is the most common information source
- 56% do not pay for music for last 12 month
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Moderator: Dylan Jones, Architect, Gensler, Los Angeles, California
Carlos Hernandez, AICP, Principal, Fox Tuttle Transportation Group, Boulder, Colorado
Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte, North Carolina
Whitney Pitkanen, Senior Project Manager, CALSTART, Pasadena, California
Genevieve Hutchison, Senior Transportation Planner/Bicycle Program Coordinator, Denver, Colorado
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participants to collect data about bicycling needs, collect general perceptions of bicycling in Albuquerque, and identify
specific strategies to make Albuquerque more bicycle friendly. As more data is collected, the survey can gauge changes
in perceptions about bicycling in Albuquerque and serve as a reference for future survey data.
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Moderator: Dylan Jones, Architect, Gensler, Los Angeles, California
Carlos Hernandez, AICP, Principal, Fox Tuttle Transportation Group, Boulder, Colorado
Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte, North Carolina
Whitney Pitkanen, Senior Project Manager, CALSTART, Pasadena, California
Genevieve Hutchison, Senior Transportation Planner/Bicycle Program Coordinator, Denver, Colorado
Each year Albuquerque participates in Bike to Work Day (BTWD), which is meant to raise awareness about commuting
by bicycle and serves as a day to encourage people to trade four wheels for two. In recent years, the Mid-Region Council
of Governments (MRCOG) in collaboration with BTWD organizers, developed and distributed a survey to BTWD
participants to collect data about bicycling needs, collect general perceptions of bicycling in Albuquerque, and identify
specific strategies to make Albuquerque more bicycle friendly. As more data is collected, the survey can gauge changes
in perceptions about bicycling in Albuquerque and serve as a reference for future survey data.
For the third year in a row, there was an overall perception that Albuquerque’s bicycle friendliness was improving.
Comments underscored the impact of premium bicycle infrastructure such as protected bike lanes and flex posts among
other elements. Also, survey questions helped to identify concerns and barriers for people bicycling and understand
specific areas for further outreach at future events.
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Co-Presenter: Conor Semler Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
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Presenters:
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Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
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Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Federal Funding for Active Transportation and Recreation
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: This session will provide an overview about federal transportation programs that can fund infrastructure for walking and bicycling.
Full Description: Federal programs provide funds to develop transportation, community, and recreation infrastructure for walking and bicycling and to connect communities and promote active living. Attendees will learn how about Federal programs to promote sustainable communities.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities.
Participants will learn about the Federal-aid surface transportation programs that benefit pedestrians and bicyclists.
Participants will be able to successfully write a competitive proposal.
Participants will understand how Federal, State, and local programs interact.
Presenter(s)
Presenter: Christopher Douwes Transportation Alternatives Program / Recreational Trails Program, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Wesley Blount Office of Planning, Environment & Realty FHWA
Title: Not Your Grandfather's DOT: The FDOT District 5 and PennDOT Experiences
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Today's economic realities require the rethinking of conventional transportation approaches. Learn about how Florida and Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation are using new tools, policies, and guides to proactively plan multi-modal transportation solutions.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jane Lim-Yap Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Co-Presenter: Steven Deck Parsons Brinckerhoff
Co-Presenter: Brian Hare PennDOT Program Center
Co-Presenter: Mary Raulerson Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Title: Not Your Grandfather's DOT: The FDOT District 5 and PennDOT Experiences
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Today's economic realities require the rethinking of conventional transportation approaches. Learn about how Florida and Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation are using new tools, policies, and guides to proactively plan multi-modal transportation solutions.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jane Lim-Yap Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Co-Presenter: Steven Deck Parsons Brinckerhoff
Co-Presenter: Brian Hare PennDOT Program Center
Co-Presenter: Mary Raulerson Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Title: Transportation Studies in the 21st Century: Incorporating all Modes
Track: Sustain
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: In the 21st century, the basic purpose of transportation studies needs to change from making it easier to drive to giving people options other than driving. This session will present case studies of alternatives to the auto-dominated Level of Service traffic impact studies in order to better address bicycling, transit and walking.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michelle DeRobertis Transportation Choices for Sustainable Communities
Co-Presenter: Peter Albert San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Patrick Lynch Transpo Group
Co-Presenter: David Thompson City of Boulder, Colorado
Title: Transportation Studies in the 21st Century: Incorporating all Modes
Track: Sustain
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: In the 21st century, the basic purpose of transportation studies needs to change from making it easier to drive to giving people options other than driving. This session will present case studies of alternatives to the auto-dominated Level of Service traffic impact studies in order to better address bicycling, transit and walking.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michelle DeRobertis Transportation Choices for Sustainable Communities
Co-Presenter: Peter Albert San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Patrick Lynch Transpo Group
Co-Presenter: David Thompson City of Boulder, Colorado
Title: Integrating a Health Impact Assessment into District-Wide School Travel Planning
Track: Prosper
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Learn about how a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) was used for the first time to guide the formulation of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Columbus City Schools District-Wide School Travel Plan, which focused on schools and neighborhoods with health inequities.
Presenters:
Presenter: Brian Butler Columbus Public Health
Co-Presenter: Kate Moening Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Alex Smith Columbus Public Health
Co-Presenter: Julie Walcoff Ohio DOT
Title: Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: This USDOT panel will provide details on the Department’s new bicycle and pedestrian safety initiative, including information on the Ped-Bike Safety Action Agenda, Road Safety for Transit Patrons initiative, bike-walk assessments, Road Diet Guide, an aggressive research agenda, and local partnerships, including how community members can get involved.
Presenters:
Presenter: Barbara McCann Office of Secretary, USDOT
Co-Presenter: Heidi Coleman National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Co-Presenter: Dan Goodman Office of Human Environment, Livability Team, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Joanne Waszczak Special Assistant, FTA Office of Budget and Policy
More from Project for Public Spaces & National Center for Biking and Walking (20)
Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT--Dan Goodman
Lessons from the Green Lane: Evaluating Protected Bike Lane Efforts
1. Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes
Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place
Pittsburgh, PA
September 9, 2014 1
Photo credit: Nathan McNeil, PSU
Christopher M. Monsere@CMonsere
Jennifer Dill @JenniferDillPSUNathan McNeil @NWUrbanPortland State University
http://bit.ly/nitc_583
2. Session Overview
1.Overview of Sites (Chris)10
2.Methodology (Nathan) 5
3.Change in Ridership (Jennifer) 15
*Questions from audience*
4.Design (Chris) 25
*Questions from audience*
6.Barrier types (Nathan)5
7.Community Support (Jennifer) 10
*Questions from audience*
2
3. Research Objectives
•A field-based evaluation of protected bikeways in five U.S. cities to study:
–Safety of users (both perceived and actual)
–Effectiveness of the design
–Perceptions of residents and other road users
–Attractiveness to more casual cyclists
–Change in economic activity
3
12. Video Data
•Primarily intersections
•3 locations per facility, 2 cameras per location
•2 days of video (7am to 7pm) per location
•168 hours analyzed
•16,393 bicyclists and 19,724 turning vehicles observed
Example Video Screenshots (2 views) from San Francisco at Oak and Broderick
13. Resident Survey
Travel Habits/ Opinions
Facility- Specific
Driving
Biking
Walking
Business
Demographics
Resident Survey Details
•Mailed to residents living near new protected BL
•8 -12 pages (~40 questions)
•~2/3 of completions paper survey returned by mail
•~1/3 of completions opted for online survey
•Incentive of $100 Amazon gift card raffle (3 per city)
14. •Bicyclistsintercepted on facility and directed to online survey
•Incentive of $100 Amazon gift card raffle (3 per city)
Bicyclist Survey Details
Bicyclist Survey
Trip Details
Facility- Specific
Experience with operations and safety
Bikeway encounters and collisions
Unique facility treatments and intersections
Demographics
15. Survey Response Rates
City
Route
Resident Survey
Bicyclist Survey
Delivered
Returned
Response Rate
Distributed
Returned
Response Rate
Washington, DC
L Street
1,832
236
13%
763
300
39%
Austin, TX
Bluebonnet Lane
1,590
439
28%
-
-
-
Barton Springs Road*
333
91
27%
73
18
25%
Rio Grande Street
-
-
-
98
43
44%
San Francisco, CA
Oak /Fell
1,935
517
27%
900
278
31%
Chicago, IL
N/S Dearborn Street
1,119
197
18%
600
124
21%
N Milwaukee Avenue
1,470
311
21%
775
236
30%
Portland, OR
NE Multnomah Street
1,467
492
34%
200
112
56%
TOTAL
9,746
2,283
23%
3,409
1,111
33%
*Note Barton Springs Road is also surveyed in the Bluebonnet Lane resident survey
16. 78%
25%
97%
72%
28%
73%
32%
56%
37%
6%
89%
1%
5%
7%
93%
7%
48%
89%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Home Owners
2+ Adults in HH
Children in HH
Driver's License
Transit Pass
Car Share Membership
Own/Lease a car
Own working bicycle
Female
<35 years of age
35 to 54 years
55 + years
White
Black
Hispanic or Latino/a
Asian
Work Outside Home
Work From Home
Income >$100k
Four year degree +
Resident Bicyclist
55%
64%
15%
96%
50%
18%
81%
67%
53%
26%
40%
34%
81%
5%
5%
6%
66%
15%
41%
83%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Home Owners
2+ Adults in HH
Children in HH
Driver's License
Transit Pass
Car Share Membership
Own/Lease a car
Own working bicycle
Female
<35 years of age
35 to 54 years
55 + years
White
Black
Hispanic or Latino/a
Asian
Work Outside Home
Work From Home
Income >$100k
Four year degree +
16
Source: Resident and Bicyclist surveys, Green Lane evaluation
17. Residents by Primary Commute Mode
17
920
313
157
301
335
237
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Car / Truck
Foot
Bicycle
Transit
Mix
Non-commuter
Source: Resident surveys, Green Lane evaluation
18. Data Methods by Facility
18
Video
Data
Bicyclist
Survey
Resident
Survey
Count
Data
Austin
Barton Springs Road
Bluebonnet Lane
Rio Grande Street
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Milwaukee Avenue
Portland
NE Multnomah Street
San Francisco
Fell Street
Oak Street
Washington DC
L Street
19. Data Used in Analysis
Research Element
Video Data
Bicyclist Survey
Resident Survey
Count Data
Change in Ridership
Design/Safety Evaluation
BarrierTypes & Comfort
Community Support
19
21. Change in Observed Bicycle Volumes
Source: City-provided before and after counts, PSU video counts, ACS Survey
21
126%
68%
46%
46%
21%
171%
65%
58%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
140%
160%
180%
Rio Grande
Multnomah
Bluebonnet
Fell
Milwaukee
Dearborn
L Street
BartonSprings
Percent Increase
Before: One-way travelAfter: Two-way travel
Bike lanes prior
No bike lanes prior
22. Before the new facility was built, how would you have made this trip?
22
Source: Cyclist intercept surveys, Green Lane evaluation
60%
38%
34%
32%
29%
18%
11%
6%
21%
7%
10%
10%
6%
6%
7%
10%
17%
55%
56%
56%
65%
75%
80%
83%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Dearborn
Rio Grande
Multnomah
L Street
BartonSprings
Oak Street
Fell Street
Milwaukee
By bicycle, using thissame route
Would nothave takentrip
By othermode
By bicycle, using anotherroute
23. One likely reason: Improved perception of safety
33%
18%
29%
31%
33%
18%
27%
56%
82%
66%
65%
59%
81%
66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Austin Barton Springs
Chicago Dearborn
DC L Street
Chicago Milwuakie
Portland Multnomah
SF Oak / Fell
Austin Rio Grande
Increased Somewhat
Increased a Lot
23
Source: Cyclist intercept surveys, Green Lane evaluation
I feel the safety of bicycling on ______ has . .
25. 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
Men
Women
San Francisco
Washington DC
Chicago
Austin
Portland
Overall
Increased Somewhat
Increased a lot
Because of the ____ Street separated bikeway, how often I ride a bicycle overallhas . . .
Source: Cyclist intercept surveys, Green Lane evaluation
25
26. Potential New Cyclists by the “Four Types”
26
Strong and Fearless, 5%
Enthused and Confident, 27%
Interested but Concerned, 43%
No Way No How, 25%
Share of Residents
43%
62%
85%
37%
Strong and Fearless
Enthused and Confident
Interested but Concerned
No Way No How
I would be more likely to ride a bicycle if motor vehicles and bicycles were physically separated by a barrier.
27. 76%
87%
88%
59%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Strong and Fearless
Enthused andConfident
Interested ButConcerned
No Way No How
Percent of Residents Stating "safety increased"
Source: Resident Surveys, Green Lane evaluation
Because of the protected bike lanes, the safety of bicycling on the street has increased
27
28. Potential New Cycling
28
Among residents who have ridden a bicycle on the new facility:
43%
78%
78%
23%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Strong andFearless
Enthused andConfident
Interested butConcerned
No Way No How
Because of the [facility], the likelihood that I will choose to bicycle on this street as opposed to other streets has . . .
Decreased
Increased
20%
45%
43%
7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Strong andFearless
Enthused andConfident
Interested butConcerned
No Way No How
Because of the [facility], how often I ride a bicycle overall has . . .
Decreased
Increased
29. Women Residents Who Want to Bike More
29
5.8
1.6
3.2
4.6
5.9
1.9
4.1
5.3
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
path or trail separate fromthe street
commercial street with twolanes of traffic in eachdirection,traffic speeds of35 mph, on-street carparking, and no bikeway
similar street, but with astriped bikeway added
similar street, but with aphysically separatedbikeway
Stated Comfort Level (mean. 1=very uncomfortable, 6=very comfortable)
Non-utilitarian bicyclist(n=181)
Utilitarian bicyclist(n=337)
Levels of comfort in different bicycling environments: Women residents who are interested in bicycling more, by current bicycling behavior
38. Intersection and Type of Design
Direction of Turning Traffic
Through Bikes Per Hour
Turning Vehicles Per Hour
Observed Correct Turning Motorist
Observed Correct Through Bicycle
% of Bicyclists Agreeing They Feel Safe
Turning Zone with Post Restricted Entry and Through Bike Lane (TBL)
L Street / 15th
Left
110
173
86%
93%
64%
Turning Zone with Post Restricted Entry and TBL
L Street / Connecticut
Left
116
125
88%
89%
64%
Turning Zone with Unrestricted Entry and TBL
Oak / Divisadero
Right
201
126
66%
81%
74%
Mixing Zone with Yield Entry Markings
NE Multnomah / 9th
Right
31
94
93%
63%
73%
Mixing Zone with Sharrow Marking
Oak / Broderick
Right
188
24
48%
30%
79%
Mixing Zone with Green Skip Coloring
Fell / Baker
Left
226
48
49%
-
84%
39. DC Design on M Street
39
Photo from @JenniferDillPSU
41. Bicycle Signals on Dearborn
•Using the small bicycle in the bicycle signal lens is a good way to communicate the signal is only for bicycles
–87% agree
•I like that bicyclists and turning cars each have their own signal
–74% agree
•At these intersections, it is always clear to me which signal I should use as a motorist
–66% agree
41
42. 42
93%
77%
92%
7%
23%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Dearborn/ Congress
Dearborn/ Madison
Dearborn/ Randolph
Waited for green/legal right-turn on red
Proceeded illegally on red
84%
90%
92%
10%
5%
6%
6%
6%
2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Dearborn/ Congress
Dearborn/ Madison
Dearborn/ Randolph
Legal Turn on Green
Illegal Turn on Red Arrow
Jumped into crosswalk
People on Bicycles
People in Motor Vehicles
43. Hotel Loading Zone
43
37%
48%
63%
12%
40%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
No Cars Present, n=615
Cars Present, n=128
Bicycle Use
Used TBL
Did not use TBL
Forced out
30%
61%
7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Cars Present, n=44
Motor Vehicle Use
In TBL
Keeps TBL Clear
In Merge Zone
44. Meaning of Green Marking
44
14%
62%
3%
3%
19%
31%
52%
1%
1%
15%
30%
42%
15%
3%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Marked space is for bicycles only (a protectedlane, a bicycle lane, a place that bikes shouldbe)
Marked space alerts motorists and/or bicyclesof conflict area (includes bicyclists have ROW, use caution, shared area , merge area)
Marks space for bicyclists to stop
Other
I don't know
Portland, Multnomah
Chicago, Milw
Chicago, Dearborn
n=
45. Minor Intersections
45
32%
39%
11%
24%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
When I want to turn right, I am able toadequately see if there are anyapproaching cyclists in the bike lane.
The “Yield to Bikes” signs have made me pay closer attention to cyclists when turning off Milwaukee Ave.
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
n=276
46. Look Bikes
46
14%
14%
22%
25%
16%
9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
How effective do you think thesemarkings will be at warningpedestrians about bicycle traffic?
n=191
1=Not effective at all
6= Very Effective
49. Types of buffers used include:
Buffer type affectssafety and comfort
Semi-permanent planter with colored pavement
(Multnomah St., Portland)
Parked vehicles and flexposts
(Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago)
Flexpostsand painted buffer
(Fell Street, San Francisco)
49
50. 50
How comfortable would you feel bicycling on a commercial street with two lanes of traffic in each direction, with
traffic speeds of 35 miles per hour (Situation D above), but with the following types of separation from traffic:
With a solid painted buffer
With a painted 2-3 foot buffer
With a painted buffer and parked cars
With a raised concrete curb
With a 2-3 foot buffer and plastic flexposts
With planters separating the bikeway
Comfort on Hypothetical Facilities with Varying Buffers
Residents + Bicyclists Bicyclists Only
51. 51
Bicyclists: Mean Stated Comfort with HypotheticalBuffers
1
2
3
4
5
6
Solid painted buffer (5)
Painted 2-3 foot buffer(3)
Painted buffer andparked cars (1)
Raised concrete curb(6)
2-3 foot buffer andplastic flexposts (2)
Planters separating thebikeway (4)
Austin Barton Springs
Austin Rio Grande
Chicago Dear.
Chicago Milw.
Portland Mult.
SF Oak / Fell Streets
D.C. L Street
52. Change in Stated Comfort (from a bike lane), by bicyclist type
1%
-1%
-5%
-2%
7%
6%
-1%
-1%
-4%
1%
10%
9%
24%
24%
31%
50%
48%
60%
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
A painted 2-3foot buffer
A solid paintedbuffer
A paintedbuffer andparked cars
A raisedconcrete curb
A 2-3 footbuffer andplasticflexposts
Plantersseparating thebikeway
Percent Increase of Normalized Score(with a standard biccyle lane as base)
Strong and Fearless
Enthused and Confident
Interested But Concerned
53. 53
Source: Cyclist intercept surveys, Green Lane evaluation
Bicyclists: Comparing Stated Comfort on Hypothetical Facilities to Stated Comfort on ActualFacilities
1
2
3
4
5
6
Rio Grande SB contraflow (two-way)
Rio Grande NB with traffic (two-way)
Milwaukee (Parked Cars)
Dearborn NB with traffic (two-way)
Milwaukee (Flexposts)
Multnomah (Planters, Flexposts, Parking)
Oak Street (Flexposts)
Dearborn SB contraflow (two-way)
Fell Street (Flexposts)
L Street (Flexposts)
Barton Springs (Flexposts)
Milwaukee (Striped painted buffer)
HypotheticalComfort
StatedComfort
54. …buffer makes me feel safe
3.00
3.10
3.20
3.30
3.40
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.80
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
Mean Score
Total Width (ft) Far Edge of Bicycle Facility to Near Edge of Motor Vehicle Lane
54
(shared-use path)
Bicyclists: Buffer width and Sense of Safety
56. Support for Protected Lanes
56
Source: Resident surveys, Green Lane evaluation
66%
45%
43%
47%
36%
39%
43%
95%
79%
78%
76%
75%
69%
75%
97%
88%
82%
84%
80%
79%
83%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Bicycle
Foot
Transit
Mix
Non-commuters
Car/Truck
All Residents
Facilities that encouragebicycling for transportationare a good way to improvepublic health.
I would support building moreprotected bike lanes at otherlocations.
Because of the protected bikelanes, the desirability of livingin my neighborhood hasincreased
57. Because of the protected bike lanes, the safety of _____ on the street has . .
80%
76%
74%
82%
85%
80%
74%
30%
23%
28%
43%
38%
38%
45%
27%
15%
19%
44%
52%
21%
37%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Washington DC - L St.
Chicago, Dearborn
Chicago, Milwaukee
Austin, Barton Springs
Austin, Bluebonnet
San Francisco, Oak
Portland, Multnomah
Percent of Residents Stating “Safety Increased"
Walking
Driving
Bicycling
Source: Resident Surveys, Green Lane evaluation
57
58. Because of the protected bike lanes,
...my satisfaction with the walking environment on this street
58%
49%
17%
19%
37%
33%
36%
37%
41%
54%
56%
56%
49%
53%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Barton Springs
Bluebonnet
Dearborn
Milwaukee
Multnomah
Oak/Fell
L Street
Increased
No Change
...my sense of safety when crossing this street has
43%
34%
18%
17%
35%
24%
27%
51%
57%
38%
46%
57%
55%
53%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Barton Springs
Bluebonnet
Dearborn
Milwaukee
Multnomah
Oak/Fell
L Street
Increased
No Change
58
Source: Resident Surveys, 78% of respondents have walked on street, Green Lane evaluation
59. Perceptions of residents driving on street
Percent responding increased
59
58%
59%
53%
44%
48%
54%
52%
18%
15%
54%
63%
32%
22%
20%
27%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Barton Springs
Bluebonnet
Dearborn
Milwaukee
Multnomah
Oak
Fell
L Street
Since the protectedbike lanes were built, the amount of time ittakes me to drive onthis street has . . .
Since the protectedbike lanes were built, how safe andpredictable bicyclistsare acting has . . .
60. Perceptions about Parking
60
30%
41%
44%
46%
49%
55%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Multnomah (+20 spots)
Dearborn (-minimal)
Bluebonnet (-some)
L Street (-150 spots)
Milwaukee (-some)
Oak/Fell (-50 spots)
% indicating negative impact on...
ability to find a parking spot on the street
how stressful it is to park on the street
61. Christopher M. MonserePortland State Universitymonsere@pdx.edu 61
Jennifer DillPortland State Universityjdill@pdx.edu
Nathan McNeilPortland State Universitynmcneil@pdx.edu
Questions?
http://bit.ly/nitc_583
Thanks to support from:
National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC), a U.S. Department of Transportation university transportation center, People for Bikes (formerly Bikes Belong) and the Summit Foundation.
Thanks to City partners:
Mike Amsden(CDOT), David Smith (CDOT), Jim Sebastian (DDOT), Mike Goodno(DDOT), Roger Geller (PBOT), Rob Burchfield (PBOT), Ross Swanson (PBOT), Wendy Cawley(PBOT), Lindsay Walker (Lloyd District TMA), SeletaReynolds (SFMTA), Miriam Sorell(SFMTA), AnnickBeaudet(Austin), Nathan Wilkes (Austin), AleksiinaChapman (Austin).
63. 63
Austin
Chicago
Portland
San Francisco
DC
Barton Springs Road
Bluebonnet Lane
Rio Grande St
N/S Dearborn St
N Milwaukee Ave
NE Multnomah St
Fell St
Oak St
L Street NW
Length (miles)
0.5
0.7
0.4
1.2
0.8
0.8
0.3
0.3
1.12
# Signalized Intersections
4
0
2
13
7
10
4
4
15
# UnsignalizedIntersections
2
15
5
0
5
3
0
0
0
ADT
23-28k
3.5k
5k
8-16k
12k
10k
28k
30k
12-14k
Transit stops on route
Speed Limit
35
30
30
30
30
25
30
30
25
85% Speed
(MPH)
34-36
30-32
21
n/a
36
28
n/a
30.5
n/a
Study Routes: Pre-Conversion
64. 64
Austin
Chicago
Portland
San Francisco
DC
Barton Springs Road
Bluebonnet Lane
Rio Grande St
N/S Dearborn St
N Milwaukee Ave
NE Multnomah St
Fell St
Oak St
L Street NW
Construction Timeframe
Spring 2013
Aug-12
Apr-12
Nov./ Dec. 2012 and May 2013
April/May 2013
Fall 2012/ Winter 2013
Spring /summer 2013
Spring /summer 2013
Oct-12
BL Placement (in relation to traffic)
Right
Right
Left
Left
Right
Right
Left
Right
Left
Bike Lane Width (representative)
5'-7'
5' + 5'
6.5' + 5.5'
5' + 4'
7'
4'-7'
7'3"
7'3"
8'
Typical Buffer Width
1.5'
2'
4'
3'; 8' parking strip
2-4'; 9' parking strip
2'-8'
5'
5'
3'
# Bicycle Signals
1
0
1
12 to 13
1
0
0
0
0
Loss of MV Travel Lane
No
No
In places
One lane
Turn or bus lane, in places
One lane in each direction
No
No
In places
Net Loss of Parking
No
~150
No
21
69
+27 gained
28
27
151
Study Routes: Conversion